Ogunquit, 1947 Ogunquit, Maine is a vacation beach town. In 1947, it was both salve and inspiration for Emilie Loring. Her husband, Victor, had died in February, and when summer came, she didn’t have the heart to go back to an empty Stone House in Blue Hill. But the call of Maine was still strong. … More Retracing Emilie Loring’s Steps in Ogunquit, Maine
I hope you’re all staying high, dry, and safe in these spring storms. I am in Kansas, knee-deep in projects, indoors and out, and scampering to be ready for summer travel. Scope for the Imagination Soon, I will head to my family’s little Wisconsin lake house which is thick with memories of my sisters and … More Kickstart Your Imagination with Emilie Loring’s Inspiration
I wondered if Emilie Baker Loring’s second novel would have as many literary and cultural references as her first. Ha! Of course it did! The opening pages averaged two per page, and my paperback copy has 167 pages. Better make a full pot of tea for this one! Here Comes the Sun! begins with two … More Literary and Cultural References in “Here Comes the Sun!”
Goodness, Emilie! You’d think that after reading Emilie Loring’s works so many times, I would have had a better idea of how many literary references she made in them. But I underestimated her. I started with her first novel, The Trail of Conflict, thinking, in my innocence, that I’d construct a full booklist of her … More Exploring Emilie Loring’s Literary Richness
One of the most oft-read and re-read Emilie Loring books is Give Me One Summer and no wonder. It has all the ingredients of the perfect summer vacation. … More Give Me One Summer by Emilie Loring: A Timeless Summer Vacation Novel
Everyone loves a picnic! The very word conjures up fine weather, a cheerful mood, and a basket of goodies. It’s a formula that has stood the test of time, generation after generation. There’s something adventurous about a picnic. You set out for a congenial spot–which can be anywhere, simple or fancy–hunt for a place to … More Picnic Season is Here! Menus and Recipes to Fill Your Picnic Basket
A good story, likable characters, interesting complications, and charming, intelligent dialogue get me every time… and it all starts with that first meting. … More Meet Cutes, Meet Emilie Loring
